CANORA, SASK.- “We are very excited for a new season of curling to begin at the Canora Curling Club,” said Terry Wilson, Club president.
Wilson said the ice technicians are busy getting the rink and the ice ready, while the curling club board will be offering a wide variety of curling action “as soon as the ice is ready to go.
“We once again will be offering afternoon curling Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. While this is certainly a favourite of our local seniors it is open to anyone who is available to play in the afternoon. The drop-in format provides flexibility and the coffee and snacks afterward is often the best part.”
A recent poll conducted by the club confirmed that rec league rec league participants preferred to keep league action to one night a week and it will once again be on Thursday nights for the coming season.
“We are hoping for enough teams to fill out the 6 and 8 o’clock weekly draws,” said Wilson, “and the best wings and refreshments in town are available before during and after the games for participants and spectators alike.”
Growing in popularity, kids curling is once again slated for Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and “provides an opportunity for kids of all ages to learn the game in a fun environment. Many of our kids curlers have moved on to school curling and we hope to continue to grow that program this year as well.”
Anyone looking to add to their curling wardrobe should have plenty to choose from at the curling club.
“We are expanding our clothing line this year and will have men’s, ladies and children’s sizes available,” said Wilson. “We will have samples at the club to try on and ensure a perfect fit.
“We have many new sponsors this year as well as several returning sponsors and can’t wait to see their logos in the ice and around the rink.”
Wilson said they are working on ways to reverse the trend of declining bonspiel attendance in recent years.
“We are looking at making the annual Town and Country bonspiel the event of the year and it will be Jan. 27-30, 2027, depending on entries. We will also be hosting a senior bonspiel and a windup bonspiel at the end of the year, with the dates to be announced.”
Canora and area curlers can look forward to the benefits of continuity, as the names on the board of directors remain the same as last season.
- Terry Wilson: president
- Sheldon Derkatch: vice-president
- Robert Gatenby: second vice-president
- Erica Schultz: treasurer
- Morgan Gatenby: secretary
- Alissa Wilson: sponsorship
- Ernie Gazdewich: senior representative
- Bob Kolodziejski: bar manager
- Nolan Kondratoff: youth co-ordinator
Wilson said if anyone has questions regarding curling in Canora, “they should speak with a board member, check our Facebook page or email us at canoracurling@gmail.com.”
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